That's it....i'm getting a PSP after this!

[Joeytpg]

guys...i've been reading about the PSP and looking for cool games and stuff, and the PSP seems to have what i need/want.

First, my fav. game F1 2006 is available for PSP!! i wanted to buy a PS2/PS3 JUST for that game, since i'm not a gamer.

Second, i wanted a mobile divice i could check my e-mail and chat wirelessly, and the PSP gets the job done!

Third and last, there are some cool games for PSP so i guess it could get me entertained for a while!


:D PSP here i come!!

does anyone know when are we gonna get a new PSP (PSP2 or something?)

[Next Tuesday]

guys...i've been reading about the PSP and looking for cool games and stuff, and the PSP seems to have what i need/want.

First, my fav. game F1 2006 is available for PSP!! i wanted to buy a PS2/PS3 JUST for that game, since i'm not a gamer.

Second, i wanted a mobile divice i could check my e-mail and chat wirelessly, and the PSP gets the job done!

Third and last, there are some cool games for PSP so i guess it could get me entertained for a while!


:D PSP here i come!!

does anyone know when are we gonna get a new PSP (PSP2 or something?)
Im pretty sure you cant chat on a psp. I have one and you cant chat. There is no keyboard on it.

[SamIchi]

Your buyin' a PSP just to play F1 and to check your email (there's no chat)? O_o
Hope it's worth your $200 you are goin to spend. It's not a "mobile" device, you still need a connection. I also heard the browser is horrible. I'm also thinking that the PS2/3 version are probably way better IMO.

[mfacey]

The browser on the PSP is pretty much useless. I've tried it once or twice on my PSP, but now really only use the wifi connection to update the firmware from time to time. I'm not aware of there being a chat client for the PSP, although I've never looked for one. All I know is that the typing of messages would be pretty slow and inefficient.

For games its absolutely fantastic though! :D

[AndyR]

I picked up a PSP a few months ago for £100 with 3 games, extra bat, 1gb memory stick etc on eBay. Well chuffed with it!

Agreed, the browser is pretty sucky but its a games machine after all and on that it does really well.

Oh, and I know its a kiddy game, but pickup Loco Roco. Its awesome! :D

[mufflon]

"Kid stuff" is really what you yourself make of it - I for one love to be entertained when I'm not time raped by university related stuff (studying / rest is unmentioned) - a psp might just cut it for me - probably will for everyone else given the proper motivation.

[AndyR]

"Kid stuff" is really what you yourself make of it - I for one love to be entertained when I'm not time raped by university related stuff (studying / rest is unmentioned) - a psp might just cut it for me - probably will for everyone else given the proper motivation.

The best feature for me of the PSP though it the sleep mode. I can happily be playing Burnout / Loco / GTA and just flip the power off. Come back tomorrow, flick the power and its instantly back where I left it. True portable gaming which rocks!

[Bobdude161]

Oh, and I know its a kiddy game, but pickup Loco Roco. Its awesome! :D


Oh gawd!!! That game is awesome!!!! I sold my PSP a while ago and I saw that game at the PSP display at work. It was so (loss of manliness) CUTE!!! I was playing it for several minutes and couldn't help but laugh how simple yet fun it was!

Anyways, congrats on your decision. I would buy it used if I were you. OR get the Sony $250 pack that comes with a game, a movie, a gig of memory and the PSP. Quite a deal nowadays

[MacRumorUser]

Yep those Loco's are one of the best NEW IP's in a long long time on ANY platform. Fantastic game and the perfect example of a game tailored to a device.

The PS2 ports really are rubbish generally, and racing games excluding wipeout have all been dire. F1 has serious probelms because you simply cant see the distance very well and end up crashing and going off course. The problematic refresh rate or blurring of the psp's screen also suffers badly with the F1 game.

This is why the DS has done better than PSP. It has games tailored to the device and situation, whereas PSP suffers by having lazy ports from PS2.

The web browser is next to useless. Really. If any site uses frames or advanced CSS forget it.... utter waste of time and very slow.

Get the PSP but be aware it does have its problems, but heck dont we all :D

[raggedjimmi]

I can't stay on for long as the wifi keeps cutting out but some key bits -

- Dont get a PSP for a few games. I made that mistake
- The battery life is bad. It didn't survive a car trip to Stoke (from Oldham) whereas my DS lasted from Oldham to Bristol and back. Not trying to make a "buy a DS" post, but comparatively speaking the battery is shite.

Just take note that it's not perfect. you're probably in a similar situation to me where you saw it as a gleaming perfect machine before you bought it. Don't be fooled by that. There are flaws.

[Joeytpg]

hey guys, thanks a lot for taking the tme to answer "another PSP thread" hehe.....

well, i thought you could chat with the psp (buying an external little keypad) but oh well, i wanted it to check my email on the go, while at uni. or any wifi spot. But to me that's just a plus, since the main reason will be to NOT GET BORED while out on the subway or when i'm out.

So F1 doesn't play good? :confused: how bad is it?...can you at least get used to it? Last year i lived with a roomate and he had a PS2 and oh boy did i fall in love with that game (not to mention i'm a F1 fan also, not just the game) Like i said i'm not a games per se but i game from time to time, have a few computer games that keep me busy.

But i've discovered that if i'm playing computer games it's easier for me to get distracted using the computer for othe stuff. So the PSP seemed like the coolest thing:

Gaming on the go (i have an ipod and i love to read, but after a while i get sick of listening to music and reading while on the subway)

Can check my e-mail on the go (can i check my .mac account? and gmail?)

if i ever get sick of it i just have to sell it! :P that's why i've been thinking about buying it used, that way i won't loose too much (and that's IF i loose)



ABOUT NINTENDO DS/ DS LITE:

Ok, a lot of people rave about DS/ DS LITE....i saw one and bout did i find it unconfortable....i just have those "palm sticks" type of controls..... i'm talking about the little stick you use to select thing with your PDA. It's so hard for me to get used to that..... prefer buttons. But anyways, what i don't really DIG about the Nintendo is the kiddie-type-of-games :rolleyes:

i like Sport games (Racing/Baseball/Basketball)
and First Person Shooters (but honestly i have the computer for those games, NOTHING can beat a Mouse and Keyboard for FPS flowness)

So can you point out any good Sport/racing games for DS Lite ?

[Mackilroy]

ABOUT NINTENDO DS/ DS LITE:

Ok, a lot of people rave about DS/ DS LITE....i saw one and bout did i find it unconfortable....i just have those "palm sticks" type of controls..... i'm talking about the little stick you use to select thing with your PDA. It's so hard for me to get used to that..... prefer buttons. But anyways, what i don't really DIG about the Nintendo is the kiddie-type-of-games :rolleyes:

I never use the stylus myself. ;)

And it's people who have little experience with the DS that think all the games are for 'kiddies.'

[it5five]

So can you point out any good Sport/racing games for DS Lite ?

Mario Kart DS:D

There's a Need for Speed game out for it already, and another one on the way. Also a Burnout game.

As for sports, you have FIFA '07, Madden NFL '07, amd Golf. Looks like there is a baseball game coming at the end of the year as well.

[Joeytpg]

I never use the stylus myself. ;)

And it's people who have little experience with the DS that think all the games are for 'kiddies.'

oh don't get me wrong.....i bet A LOT of games on the DS LITE are complicated enough, it's just the "kiddie looking figures" i'm talking 'bout.

am i wrong? ....can anyone point out other cool games for DS Lite?

[jdechko]

A lot of people on here would recommend Metroid Prime Hunters as a good FPS/Platformer type game for the DS, and Brain Age/Big Brain Academy for some unique type games.

Also, please don't think that the DS "fanboys" (I know you didn't use the term, but others may) are trying to dissuade you from purchasing a PSP. They're just trying to make sure that you've thought of other things (like load times and battery life).

[SamIchi]

oh don't get me wrong.....i bet A LOT of games on the DS LITE are complicated enough, it's just the "kiddie looking figures" i'm talking 'bout.

am i wrong? ....can anyone point out other cool games for DS Lite?

Cool is subjective, and kiddie is subjective...

If you want to play games that look "cool", you're playin' for the wrong reasons.

As for cool games, you gotta have a preference on what you like and we can probably suggest some games. "Cool" alone doesn't cut it.

[maxi]

Mario kart DS is like crack. :)
fifa 07 is quite good too

[MacRumorUser]

So F1 doesn't play good? :confused: how bad is it?...can you at least get used to it? Last year i lived with a roomate and he had a PS2 and oh boy did i fall in love with that game (not to mention i'm a F1 fan also, not just the game) Like i said i'm not a games per se but i game from time to time, have a few computer games that keep me busy.



The problem with it - it was never meant to be played on a 4 inch screen with poor refresh rate. Yes it's a great conversion, but it's hampered by the format it is on.

When there is a strong dark colour on the PSP screen it often streaks and blurs due to the poor refresh rate on the psp screen. The F1 game is very grey due to the nature and proximity of the road surfaces, it makes it hard to see unless the screen is on uber brightness with the powercable on.

Also because of the small field of view of the screen, you will end up staring really hard, in a very forced way on the screen in order to try and make out if there is a car in front of you, or a wall or a turning. This gave me a serious headache. The problem is exacerbated on a narrow bendy track like monte carlo which you will spend most of the time banging into things.

They have tried to addres this by having auto braking etc... which although do help you at least manage to get around the course, make you feel for the most part completely on rails.

It's a really good game, completely unfit for the psp format and hence is a terrible dissapointment.

[quigleybc]

I started a thread on here, saying I was thinking of getting a PSP

Everyone pretty much told me it sucks, the games suck, and to get a DS.

I don't want a DS, so I didn't get anything.

[MacRumorUser]

PSP doesnt suck, it's a great machine doing things it was designed to do.

Yes F1 is pretty bad, but there are many fantastic games out there for the psp.

[2nyRiggz]

The PSP does not suck....The PSP has good games going for it. If you are looking just for the games then go on and buy the PSP...good games are now here.

The DS has good/bad games as well as does the PSP.


Bless

[Joeytpg]

well the thing is i'd love to get a PS2 to play F1, but honestly i don't want a console.....too big, too bulky, and i'm not a gamer. I want a little handheld device to entertain myself while out, or on my bed at night before going to sleep.

I'll give PSP a try. If i don't like it, i'll just sell it

how much do you think i should pay for a used PSP in good conditions?

how big should the Memory stick be? (is the mem. stick only for music/files etc or the games are saved here too?

[Mac'Mo]

why dont you get a Nintendo DS Lite? From what i've seen and read, they are far superior to the PSP. Granted their games are quite kiddie, but they are really fun and many have high replayability

[lewion]

well the thing is i'd love to get a PS2 to play F1, but honestly i don't want a console.....too big, too bulky, and i'm not a gamer. I want a little handheld device to entertain myself while out, or on my bed at night before going to sleep.

I'll give PSP a try. If i don't like it, i'll just sell it

how much do you think i should pay for a used PSP in good conditions?

how big should the Memory stick be? (is the mem. stick only for music/files etc or the games are saved here too?

2gig memorystick, be sure to check out projectpsp.com and pspupdates.qj.net Oh and make sure ur version is below 2.81 as you can't downgrade anymore then. Downgrade ur psp, install cutom firmware and play homebrew muahahahaha.....

[MacRumorUser]

Games are saved to MS too. 512mb - 1gb should be enough for most.

My negative comments about F1 are only personal oppinion and you may find you enjoy the game and arent as fazed about the small screen as me. You could always rent the game first.

Top of my PSP chart are Loco Roco, Ultimate Ghost & Goblins, Lumines, Mercury, Everybody Golf, Tokobot & Wipeout Pure

[Cassie]

I bought a DS, and for a good reason: They make acacesoires for it that make it work just like the PSP. They have an add on hard drive, web browser, media player (Even the GBA had that.) etc. The battery life is great, and you dont have to use the stylus.

The PSP is good, but with the add-ons, the DS is almost as good, for a lower price.

[lewion]

I bought a DS, and for a good reason: They make acacesoires for it that make it work just like the PSP. They have an add on hard drive, web browser, media player (Even the GBA had that.) etc. The battery life is great, and you dont have to use the stylus.

The PSP is good, but with the add-ons, the DS is almost as good, for a lower price.

Ahum... lame... homebrew support psp is much better as on ds... i have both though... psp is just better

[Joeytpg]

guys, if i buy a PSP in America (110 power) and take it to Europe (220 power) can i just buy a European Power adaptor and plug it in? like laptops?


can the PSP support both powers?

[lewion]

guys, if i buy a PSP in America (110 power) and take it to Europe (220 power) can i just buy a European Power adaptor and plug it in? like laptops?


can the PSP support both powers?

YES!

Ty Ty... oh yeah i'm good

[MacRumorUser]

guys, if i buy a PSP in America (110 power) and take it to Europe (220 power) can i just buy a European Power adaptor and plug it in? like laptops?


the psp powerpack actually takes 100v-240v so you dont need another adapter, it will work ANYWHERE (except where there is no electricity) just change the plug that's all.

[Joeytpg]

great...i'll just buy an adaptor (NOT a converter) just an adaptor since 220v connector is different than the 110v.

[MacRumorUser]

Yeah they are only about $5 at the most and you'd be set. :)

[iKwick7]

I can't stay on for long as the wifi keeps cutting out but some key bits -

- Dont get a PSP for a few games. I made that mistake

I disagree with that completely. There are some truely great games on the PSP, but for me, personally, the only reason I still have mine is for MLB: The Show. It's the best baseball game out there by far and I sold my PS2 years ago- I play a game of baseball almost every night before I go to sleep.

As for the battery, it really depends on the game. But yeah, it could be better. I also agree w/ Loco Roco being amazing, and that the browser just plain sucks. Downloadable demos is fantastsic though- we just need more of them!!

[Joeytpg]

guys fading away from the PSP subject.......... i have a little question about UB games....

i have an imac G5 (isight imac) but i'm planning on buying a MacBook soon.....i know that my PPC games won't play on the macbook (maybe under rosetta but i bet it won't be too fun) but if i buy a UB game for the MacBook, can i install it and play it on my imac g5 ?

Same thing with Software.....if i buy a UB software, can it be installed in my PPC imac?

[MacRumorUser]

Same thing with Software.....if i buy a UB software, can it be installed in my PPC imac?

Yes

[quigleybc]

PSP doesnt suck, it's a great machine doing things it was designed to do.

Yes F1 is pretty bad, but there are many fantastic games out there for the psp.



All I know is that people pretty much convinced me not to get it in this (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=237624&highlight=psp+noob) thread from a while back..

Now you guys are saying there are great games for it....

i'm confused.

[Mackilroy]

Don't worry, man - the DS is a great choice, better for gaming than the PSP.

[Joeytpg]

i guess this is the neverending discussion ..PSP Vs. DS/ DS LITE

well i believe it's all a matter of taste....i've been looking at some of the games both brands got, and they just offer diferrent things.....of course there are games alike in both worlds (PSP/DS) but overall they're just dif.

As i can see PSP is more "sports" oriented, more Racing games, Baseball/basketball/NFL/ etc...... other cool games too, but the sports and racing games seem to shine on the PSP. Plus you got the big ass display to watch movies, and videos, mp3's etc..... The PSP is a "all in one" device pretty much.

Nintendo......it's been on the gaming world FOR A HELL MORE TIME than Sony, therefore it's fan base is a little bit more extreme......c'mon we've been playing Mario Kart since SNES right? so that's why threre are more Die hard DS fans than PSP (i'm just assuming, but i can bet it's how it goes)
Plus the DS games, to some people may seem more "interesting" and with a little bit more substance than PSP games......but that's just personal opinion.

PERSONALLY, i'm getting a PSP, just because the games i like are available on PSP, the screen is easier on the eyes, i can use wifi connexion even tho. the browser sucks according to some (a lot) of people....i believe i can at least check my e-mail on the thing which TO ME is more than fine.....if you want more, get a laptop (i bet the web support will be better in the next psp version or at least we hope)

so give them a try.....i prefer Computer games, the graphics are better, having the Mouse and Keyboard is awesome....you just CAN'T beat that!...no controller will EVER beat that..... (maybe wii ??)

[asxtb]

Like you said, Joey, it is all personal opinion as to which system is better. It sounds like your just like me. I'm not a big gamer, I only like sports/racing games (in fact I'm probably the only person that doesn't like Loco Roco:rolleyes: ), don't want/need a full consol, etc. I have a PSP and love it! For me, I think it is better than the DS because of the sports games selection. Also, I don't have a problem with the battery life. I get about 3-4 football games or 4-5 rounds of golf in with one battery charge. And not being a gamer that is more than enough for me. (I usually play at home anyway so I can charge it whenever it needs it and still be able to play.) Hope you enjoy your PSP! :D

Edit: To add... Yes, the web browswer sucks. But if you want it to just check your mail, it should work fine. I can check my .mac with it. It does take time to get used to it though.

[Joeytpg]

Like you said, Joey, it is all personal opinion as to which system is better. It sounds like your just like me. I'm not a big gamer, I only like sports/racing games (in fact I'm probably the only person that doesn't like Loco Roco:rolleyes: ), don't want/need a full consol, etc. I have a PSP and love it! For me, I think it is better than the DS because of the sports games selection. Also, I don't have a problem with the battery life. I get about 3-4 football games or 4-5 rounds of golf in with one battery charge. And not being a gamer that is more than enough for me. (I usually play at home anyway so I can charge it whenever it needs it and still be able to play.) Hope you enjoy your PSP! :D

Edit: To add... Yes, the web browswer sucks. But if you want it to just check your mail, it should work fine. I can check my .mac with it. It does take time to get used to it though.


Thanks dude!.....it seems like we're on the same boat........... what Games do you play? i want to get F1 2006, MLB 06, Tiger woods would be cool.....and some fighting game...Mortal Combat, tekken maybe.......


what seems to be the problem with the web browser?.....is it too slow?...what is it about it that sucks sooo hard? :p i wouldn't mind if it takes a little bit....i'll be checking my e-mail while taking some classes at school, or on a hot spot......it's a nice feature if you can at least check your e-mail.

[MacRumorUser]

All I know is that people pretty much convinced me not to get it in this (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=237624&highlight=psp+noob) thread from a while back..

Now you guys are saying there are great games for it....

i'm confused.


Why are you quoting me and saying this ? I never even posted in your thread :rolleyes:

[asxtb]

Thanks dude!.....it seems like we're on the same boat........... what Games do you play? i want to get F1 2006, MLB 06, Tiger woods would be cool.....and some fighting game...Mortal Combat, tekken maybe.......


what seems to be the problem with the web browser?.....is it too slow?...what is it about it that sucks sooo hard? :p i wouldn't mind if it takes a little bit....i'll be checking my e-mail while taking some classes at school, or on a hot spot......it's a nice feature if you can at least check your e-mail.
I've got NCAA Football 07, Tiger Woods, Pawapuro (Japanese baseball), Need For Speed: Most Wanted, and I've got Madden 07 and Nascar on the way. I think my next game will be Hard Rock Casino (not quite sports or racing :rolleyes: ) I've also been looking at FIFA 07 and MLB 06.

The web browser is a little slow, but it's a pain because you have to set up the connection for every different location. Typing is similar to the using a cell phone but worse. And web pages never quite fit the screen. I don't use it so maybe someone else can give better description of it.

[quigleybc]

Why are you quoting me and saying this ? I never even posted in your thread :rolleyes:



I don't know, forget I posted anything...

my bad. :o